Editor’s Note: I can totally relate to the feelings of guilt that arise when a child cries in mom’s absence. Fellow MT’ers, how do you deal with separation anxiety? -Elisa Breaking news: Last night, I went out for two hours even though my 5-year-old was asking me to stay home.  I went because I wanted […] Continue reading →

Fascinating diary. Good job, Caroline! -Elisa What’s the matter with me, didn’t I say I wouldn’t really be much of a diary-poster??? I ran across this in the June issue of The Atlantic, and thought it might interest this group.  A Yale researcher has concluded that there is a correlation between how progressively a male […] Continue reading →

Hello, I’m a new member here – I see a few familiar names from DailyKos where I’ve been hanging out since that awful 2004 election…  I’m looking forward to being able to comment as myself, now that I’ve worked out the account signup process (Verizon apparently blocks Mothertalkers emails). I am 48 years old and […] Continue reading →